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Miranda Litchfield reports on our recent Justice & Peace Assembly

February 15, 2024

A truly inspiring day on a very difficult and emotive subject.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: We must welcome the outcast, sick, lonely and vulnerable.

February 9, 2024

When we encounter the outcast, sick, lonely, or vulnerable of our society, we must strive to welcome them, to bring healing and dignity.

February’s Scripture for Reflection & Intentions for Prayer resource

February 8, 2024

The Ordinary Time Gospels on the Sundays before Lent tell of Jesus’s ministry of healing.

Centenary celebrations at Our Lady of Lourdes, Haslemere

February 8, 2024

Our Lady of Lourdes in Haslemere marked its centenary recently, with celebrations held throughout the year, culminating in a Mass and party

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: Jesus is present in our moments of suffering.

February 2, 2024

"Our prayer ensures that our own actions are directed aright and produce the fruit that the Holy Spirit prompts in us."

Canon Rob Esdaile explored ‘true peace’ at this year’s J&P Assembly.

February 1, 2024

‘Peace is not the cowed existence of those who are controlled, gas-lighted or robbed’

Pope Francis inaugurates a Year of Prayer in preparation for the 2025 Jubilee.

February 1, 2024

The year is an opportunity to rediscover the value of daily prayer in our Christian life.

Catholics call on the Chancellor to focus on tackling poverty.

January 29, 2024

‘People living in poverty mustn’t end up as an afterthought.’

Education News

Cardinal Newman students campaign successfully for counselling in schools

October 21, 2024

A pilot programme offering counselling to all Year 9 students has just been launched.

New Head of School inducted at St Anne's, Chertsey

October 21, 2024

Carmel Martin was inducted by Bishop Richard, who spoke of the vocation to teaching and the call to service.

Cardinal Newman School, Hove, takes on dawn walk to raise awareness of mental health

October 11, 2024

The Samaritans' Dawn Walk challenge is to walk 5 kilometres at sunrise.

Worth School named Boarding School of the Year at independent schools awards

October 11, 2024

The school's values, reflected in life at the school, impressed the judges.

Leaders from Diocesan schools gather at Ladywell for "Leading in Faith" day

October 10, 2024

Speakers spoke about the purpose of Catholic education, their own faith formation and the need to nurture one’s faith as a leader.

130 secondary school students from across the Diocese journey to Arundel on pilgrimage

October 10, 2024

Students from 12 Diocesan schools took part in the pilgrimage walk, Mass and a picnic.

St Peter's, Guildford, launches new Sixth Form Learning Centre

October 7, 2024

30 more students will be able to access and benefit from the excellent learning opportunities St Peter’s provides.

St Oscar Romero students take on epic walking challenges to fundraise for Mary's Meals

October 4, 2024

The students raised more than £14,000 by walking Hadrian's Wall Path and the South Downs Way.

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